Boks close in on Nigel
Former Test referee Nigel Owens has confirmed that he is in talks with Rassie Erasmus as the Springboks look to appoint him as part of their staff for the World Cup.
Former Test referee Nigel Owens has confirmed that he is in talks with Rassie Erasmus as the Springboks look to appoint him as part of their staff for the World Cup.
Elton Jantjies could join Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams as new additions to the Springboks’ training camp after missing out on the end of year tour to Europe last November.
Nick Mallett says it would be ‘nothing short of a masterstroke’ if Rassie Erasmus convinces Nigel Owens to aid the Springboks during the World Cup.
The handling of Rian Oberholzer’s imminent return to SA Rugby’s top post is impressive, in comparison to New Zealand Rugby’s head coaching debacle, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Former wing Ray Mordt is eager to see the Springboks employ the best attack coach to give the world champions a new cutting edge at the World Cup.
Skipper Sam Cane and playmaker Beauden Barrett “think everyone might be a little bit over” the ongoing debate over New Zealand head coach Ian Foster’s successor.
Springbok Marco van Staden is focused on helping the Vodacom Bulls secure a top-four finish in the Vodacom URC, and not on if he is selected for this year’s World Cup.
Rugby’s global bosses are set to delay the draw for future World Cup events to avoid the headache of the top teams on the planet all being pooled together.
Skipper Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick say the Springboks must be faster and smarter than four years ago if the world champions are to defend their crown in 2023.
Siya Kolisi believes he is “getting better” the older he gets as the Springbok skipper prepares to lead the world champions to glory in France later this year.